SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5562

BYSenators Amondson, Owen, Saling, Smith, Thorsness and Anderson

Providing for the appointment of community college trustees.

Senate Committee on Higher Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 8, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Saling, Chairman; Cantu, Smitherman, Stratton, von Reichbauer.

Senate Staff:Jean Six (786-7423)

                  February 8, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 8, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Each community college in the state of Washington has as the policy-making body a board of trustees appointed by the Governor.  Currently, the Governor is required when making such appointments to give consideration to geographical exigencies and the interests of labor, industry, agriculture, the professions and ethnic groups.

SUMMARY:

In making appointments to community college boards of trustees, the Governor must provide for a balanced geographical distribution, a balance between public sector and private sector experience, and a balance between the interests of labor, industry, agriculture, the professions, and ethnic groups.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Earlyse Swift, Trustee Association